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SGT Ang and Aston have been working together for about a year. The explosive detection dog is deployed at places such as checkpoints and MRT stations to keep a nose out for suspicious items.
Their partnership began during a 12-week training course designed to help handlers and their canine partners develop a strong bond and get ready for operational duty.
"It's a unique, specialised course, tailored to us and the dogs,” said SGT Ang, who has been with the SPF for close to 14 years.
“From there, the dogs also will know what is expected of them to work together with us.”
Each pair undergoes the training together.
Among various skills, the dogs are taught to detect narcotics or explosive substances.
These canines and their handlers are also deployed at high-security events such as the National Day Parade and Formula 1 race. Handlers ensure their partners get plenty of breaks in between patrols to rest.
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